Field Production Co-Ordinator at eMedia Investments

Planning & Logistics

• Coordinate field production schedules for Anchors, Reporters, Producers, and camera crews.
• Arrange and confirm transport, accommodation, permits, and access requirements for field assignments.
• Ensure that all necessary production and technical equipment is available, functional, and delivered on time to field teams.
• Liaise with editorial teams to align coverage priorities with operational capabilities.
• Responsible for all catering requirements during big Outside Broadcasts
• Liaise with event organisers to secure venues, times, and dates.
• Conduct site inspections and assess the suitability of venues for broadcast requirements.
• Draft a detailed and clear broadcast plan to guide the various production teams.
• Communicate permissions and requirements with event organisers.

Field Operations Support

• Act as the primary contact between newsroom, field crews, and technical teams during assignments.
• Monitor field deployments to ensure safety protocols are upheld.
• Troubleshoot logistical or technical issues as they arise in the field.
• Facilitate real-time communication between field teams and the studio.

Administration & Compliance

• Track broadcast budgets, costs, and resource allocation for field operations.
• Maintain accurate records of crew deployments, equipment usage, and incident reports.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, broadcasting regulations, and legal requirements (e.g., permits, contracts).

Broadcast Liaison

• Maintain strong coordination with the Broadcast Manager, Tech Crews and Logistics.
• Communicate permissions and requirements with event organisers.
• Brief all stakeholders including camera crew, reporters, and guests.
• Support field crews with day-to-day needs to maximize efficiency.
• Brief teams before deployment and debrief after assignments.
• Building, supporting and maintaining interpersonal and team relationships to ensure stable working environment and achievement of team objectives.

Health, Safety & Risk Management

• Conduct risk assessments for field assignments.
• Ensure crew safety, including adherence to health and safety guidelines, especially in high-risk zones.
• Arrange medical support, insurance, and emergency contacts when required.

Technical & Production Support

• Operate and advise on use of SNG vans, LiveU, eLink and other broadcasting tools as needed.
• Support technical setup for live links (e.g., OB units, satellite, mobile journalism kits).
• Troubleshoot on-site production issues in real-time.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Higher Certificate in Media and/or Journalism and/or Communications and/or TV Production and/or a related field - Essential
• Diploma in Media and/or Journalism and/or Communications and/or TV Production and/or a related field - Recommended
• Bachelor Honours Degree in Media and/or Journalism and/or Communications and/or TV Production and/or a related field - Recommended

Experience

• 3 years in Television production (preferably in news) - Essential
• Drivers Licences - Essential